Monitoring Major Shareholders' Holdings

Understanding the movements of major shareholders in Saudi-listed stocks is crucial for making informed decisions. This column is dedicated to tracking and analyzing changes in the holdings of key stakeholders in listed companies. These shifts can provide valuable insights into the confidence major investors have in the companies they are involved with.

Let's Dive into the Saudi Blue-Chip Weekly Wrap first — The tracked Tadawul blue-chips split three higher and four lower for the week of August 9–13, with gains concentrated in one name. Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(1211.SA) advanced 6.62% (60.45 → 64.45 SAR) for a second consecutive weekly gain — it was the only stock with a materially positive week, closing higher on four of five sessions and posting the week's largest single-day move (+5.36% on Monday, August 10). The Saudi National Bank(1180.SA) (+1.08%) and Saudi Telecom Co.(7010.SA) (+0.46%) edged up, while Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(2222.SA) was essentially flat at -0.08%.

The losses were led by ACWA POWER Co.(2082.SA) (-4.40%), which opened the week with a -4.15% gap on Sunday, August 9 (relative to the prior Thursday close) and never recovered; Saudi Basic Industries Corp.(2010.SA) fell 2.67%, including the week's steepest daily decline of -3.05% on Wednesday, August 12. Al Rajhi Bank(1120.SA) slipped 0.77%, drifting lower for most of the week with a flat close on Thursday.

Trading activity contracted broadly: turnover fell versus the prior week in six of seven names — Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(2222.SA) (-40.7%), Al Rajhi Bank(1120.SA) (-34.1%), Saudi Telecom Co.(7010.SA) (-34.6%) and The Saudi National Bank(1180.SA) (-33.7%) led the decline — while Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(1211.SA) was the only stock to see higher volume (+18.0%). In value terms, Al Rajhi Bank(1120.SA) recorded the highest weekly turnover at ~SAR 1.44bn, followed by Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(2222.SA) (~SAR 0.96bn).

▲ Net Increases (Accumulation)

Morabaha Marina Financing Co.(4082.SA)

• Shareholder: Nayef Saleh Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Investment Limited Company (ALKHALEEJ TRNG)
• Net Change: +0.43%
• Holding: 9.17% -> 9.60%
• Period: 10/08/2026–11/08/2026
• Notes: Increased its disclosed stake across two consecutive sessions.

Leejam Sports Co.(1830.SA)

• Shareholder: Leejam Sports Co. (LEEJAM SPORTS)
• Net Change: +0.34%
• Holding: 5.94% -> 6.28%
• Period: 05/08/2026–11/08/2026
• Notes: Gradually accumulated shares throughout the period.

Alramz Real Estate Co.(4327.SA)

• Shareholder: Rashid Abdulrahman Nasser Al-Rashid
• Net Change: +0.18%
• Holding: 56.00% -> 56.18%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Increased the disclosed holding during the session.

AYYAN Investment Co.(2140.SA)

• Shareholder: Khalid Saleh Al-Shithry
• Net Change: +0.12%
• Holding: 7.77% -> 7.89%
• Period: 10/08/2026–11/08/2026
• Notes: Continued to build the position over two sessions.

Alinma Retail REIT Fund(4345.SA)

• Shareholder: Wabel Fund Co. (ALINMA RETAIL REIT)
• Net Change: +0.08%
• Holding: 4.95% -> 5.03%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Raised its disclosed holding above the 5% level.

Halwani Bros. Co.(6001.SA)

• Shareholder: Mohammad Abdul Hameed Halwani Investment Company
• Net Change: +0.06%
• Holding: 5.68% -> 5.74%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Recorded a modest increase in the disclosed stake.

Fitaihi Holding Group(4180.SA)

• Shareholder: Ahmed H. Fitaihi
• Net Change: +0.06%
• Holding: 27.92% -> 27.98%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Recorded a modest increase in the disclosed stake.

Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology Co.(7211.SA)

• Shareholder: Ibraheem Abdurahman Mohammed Al Konaibit
• Net Change: +0.05%
• Holding: 5.22% -> 5.27%
• Period: 05/08/2026
• Notes: Slightly increased the disclosed holding.

Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing Co.(4193.SA)

• Shareholder: Omar Ali Al-Alyan
• Net Change: +0.04%
• Holding: 28.15% -> 28.19%
• Period: 10/08/2026
• Notes: Slightly increased the disclosed holding.

Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Co.(4143.SA)

• Shareholder: Manal Kamel Ibrahim Al-Futuh Al-Balawi
• Net Change: +0.04%
• Holding: 5.84% -> 5.88%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Slightly increased the disclosed holding.

Saudi Automotive Services Co.(4050.SA)

• Shareholder: Nahaz Trading Investment Company (Nahaz Trading Investment)
• Net Change: +0.02%
• Holding: 7.26% -> 7.28%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Recorded a small increase in the disclosed stake.

Al Jouf Cement Co.(3091.SA)

• Shareholder: Ali Suleiman Mohammed Al-Rashid
• Net Change: +0.02%
• Holding: 6.54% -> 6.56%
• Period: 11/08/2026
• Notes: Recorded a small increase in the disclosed stake.

▼ Net Decreases (Reduction)

Savola Group(2050.SA)

• Shareholder: Al Muhaidib Holding Co.; Abdulqader Al Muhaidib & Sons Co. (Al Muhaidib Group)
• Net Change: 4.83%
• Holding: 14.68% -> 9.85%
• Period: 05/08/2026
• Notes: The combined disclosed holdings of the two reported Al Muhaidib-related shareholders declined on a net basis, with one stake fully exited and the other increased.

Saudi Industrial Export Co.(4140.SA)

• Shareholder: Adel Abdallah Nasser Alaadjlan
• Net Change: 0.82%
• Holding: 11.11% -> 10.29%
• Period: 05/08/2026
• Notes: Recorded the largest single-shareholder net reduction during the period.

Alwasail Industrial Co.(4148.SA)

• Shareholder: Nasser A. Al-Mushaiqah
• Net Change: 0.45%
• Holding: 6.49% -> 6.04%
• Period: 06/08/2026–11/08/2026
• Notes: Gradually reduced the disclosed holding across multiple sessions.

Tihama Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing Co.(4070.SA)

• Shareholder: Fahad Naief Metaab Alenzi
• Net Change: 0.20%
• Holding: 6.15% -> 5.95%
• Period: 05/08/2026–09/08/2026
• Notes: Reduced the disclosed holding across three consecutive disclosures.

Note: For entries showing "Less than 5%" as either current or previous holding, the exact percentage change calculation may not be precise due to the threshold reporting requirement.